Possible

How We Survive (and Thrive) in an Age of Conflict

By: William Ury

Narrated by: William Ury

The author of the world’s best-selling book on negotiation draws on his nearly fifty years of experience and knowledge grappling with the world’s toughest conflicts to offer a way out of the seemingly impossible problems of our time.

Conflict is increasing everywhere, threatening everything we hold dear—from our families to our democracy, from our workplaces to our world. In nearly every area of society, we are fighting more and collaborating less, especially over crucial problems that demand solutions.

With this groundbreaking book, bestselling author and international negotiator William Ury shares a new “path to possible”—time-tested practices that will help readers unlock their power to constructively engage and transform conflict. Part memoir, part manual, part manifesto, Possible offers stories and sage advice from Ury’s nearly 50 years of experience on the front lines of some of the world’s toughest conflicts.

One of the world’s top experts in the field, Ury has worked on conflicts ranging from boardroom battles to labor strikes, from the US partisan divide to family feuds, from wars in the Middle East, Colombia and Ukraine to helping the US and USSR avoid nuclear disaster. Now, in Possible, he helps us tackle the seemingly intransigent problems facing us.

In Possible, Ury argues conflict is natural. In fact, we need more conflict, not less—if we are to grow, change, evolve and solve our problems creatively. While we may not be able to end conflict, we can transform it—unleashing new, unexpected possibilities.

Successfully tested at Harvard University with almost a thousand participants from business, government, academia, and the nonprofit sector, Ury’s “Path to Possible” proved so valuable that Harvard’s Program on Negotiation selected it as its inaugural online daylong in April 2022.

Possible introduces Ury’s methods and makes them available for everyone. Combining accessible frameworks and powerful storytelling and offering dozens of examples, it is an essential guide for anyone looking to break through the toughest conflicts—in their workplace, family, community or the world.

The stories were great

Loved the concept of Possibilities and considering that there’s a 3rd side to explore. But it can only be manifested when you take a step back or head to the balcony.

THE COMMON THREAD.

I truly appreciate your brilliant Triangle concept. By recognizing the common thread of humanity that runs through all of us, we can unlock endless possibilities and make the world a better place.

Find a balcony

When I started this book it seemed to lack energy. Once I got into I appreciated the calmness of the presentation and the clarity of what was being talked about.
This book and its teachings will forever be in my mind and help me pause, something I’m not good at, take a view from the balcony before acting or speaking.

Essential and Inspired

As a fellow possibilist, and in the negotiation and conflict resolution field for decades, very grateful that he took the time to write the book. A gift to humanity. A gift to me. Thank you.

Excellent Book

As always, William Ury does not disappoint This is an excellent book for anyone and everyone interested in peace.